Dehumidifiers have a tank in the bottom to catch the water that it removes from the air. This is usually accessed from the back. There is a float switch that hangs in the tank similar to that which is in a toilet tank so that when it gets full, it won't overflow. If this tank is full or if this float or it's associated switch got damaged by someone mishandling the tank while removing it, it will keep the unit from turning on thinking that the tank is still full. Good luck.
This isn’t it. IT’s a Kenmore model 251.50701011. When I first started having trouble with it - the compressor wouldn’t turn off. I noticed the humidity in the basement was getting unusually low, and then upon further inspection saw the humidifier had ice forming on the outside of the intake vents. I turned it off - however the compressor still ran! I cut the power to it and let it thaw for several days. Now it will turn on, I can hear the compressor kick on - but after 30 seconds or so it will shut off.
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IT’s a Kenmore model 251.50701011. When I first started having trouble with it - the compressor wouldn’t turn off. I noticed the humidity in the basement was getting unusually low, and then upon further inspection saw the humidifier had ice forming on the outside of the intake vents. I turned it off - however the compressor still ran! I cut the power to it and let it thaw for several days. Now it will turn on, I can hear the compressor kick on - but after 30 seconds or so it will shut off.
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